My Sourdough Baking Must-Haves
Everything I Actually Use in My Kitchen
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When I first started baking sourdough, I felt overwhelmed by all the gadgets and tools. After lots of trial and error, I’ve narrowed it down to just the essentials—the things I actually use every single time I bake. If you’re just starting out (or gifting a starter from the farmers market), these are my go-to tools that make sourdough simple, fun, and consistent.
All-in-One Starter Kit
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If you're gifting sourdough starter or starting from scratch, this kit includes a banneton, dough scraper, dough whisk, and other essentials. It’s a great bundle to save time (and money). If you purchase this starter kit, you will need everything else on this list except for the banneton basket and Danish dough whisk.
Banneton Basket
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This is what gives your loaf its shape while it rises. It also helps wick away moisture for a crisper crust. I like using mine with the linen liner for easy cleanup.
Danish Dough Whisk
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This is my secret weapon for mixing dough. It cuts through sticky dough much better than a spoon, and it’s a breeze to clean. I never bake without it!
Tall Whisk
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A tall, narrow whisk makes mixing starter or flour and water so much easier—especially in narrow jars. This one's simple but effective and keeps your hands mess-free.
Silicone Spatulas
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I use a small silicone spatula to scrape down the sides of my starter jar and bowls without wasting a bit.
Digital Kitchen Scale
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Sourdough baking is all about precision, and this digital scale helps make sure your ratios are spot on. It’s affordable, sleek, and easy to wipe clean.
Beeswax Bread Wraps
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After baking, I wrap my cooled loaves in beeswax wraps and store them in the freezer, ensuring I always have fresh bread on hand. They help keep the crust crisp while protecting the loaf from drying out—and they’re reusable and eco-friendly!
Dutch Oven
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A Dutch oven traps steam during the first part of baking, helping you get that deep, golden crust and perfect oven spring. This one is durable, beautiful, and gets the job done.
Wide-Mouth Mason Jars
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I keep my sourdough starter in wide-mouth quart jars so I can easily feed, stir, and clean them.
Final Thoughts
If you're just getting started, don't stress—grab a few basics and grow from there. You don’t need everything at once. But having the right tools makes sourdough baking way more enjoyable and way less messy.
You can find my go-to sourdough bread recipe right here.
Got questions? Come find me at the market or shoot me a message—I’m always happy to talk bread.
